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Listen: Michelin awards Sacramento restaurant Localis with a coveted star

December 7, 2022 | Randol White

CapRadio’s Randol White speaks with The Sacramento Bee’s Benjy Egel about the city’s latest Michelin-starred destination.

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Newsom signs a bill expanding union rights for farmworkers, shocking advocates

September 28, 2022 | Manola Secaira

Advocates of the bill waited a month for the decision, setting up a vigil outside the capitol after a 335-mile march in August.

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San Joaquin County saw ‘substantial gains’ in 2021 agricultural production

September 19, 2022 | Rich Ibarra

A new report says fruit and nuts made up the highest value crops produced by the county last year, raising over $1.7 billion.

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There aren't enough young farmers. Congress is looking to change that

September 1, 2022

Congressional Democrats and Republicans say ensuring a younger generation of farmers can enter the business is key to upholding local and regional supply chains needed for emergencies, domestic food production and to meet the demand of local food.

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Healthier options on the menu as California begins providing free meals for all students

August 28, 2022

California districts are continuing to offer free meals to all students, and extra funding this year is allowing them to incorporate more healthy, local ingredients

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Interview: Creators of Dinner at Tiger dish on Sacramento cuisine

August 23, 2022 | Randol White

Tony Christian of Tiger Restaurant & Bar and Chef Ryan Royster of Last Supper Society joined CapRadio’s Insight to talk about how their latest collaboration showcases an incredible culinary experience in Sacramento.

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‘Overwhelming’ inflation affecting Sacramento restaurants — and chicken spots may be hit hardest

August 15, 2022 | Randol White

The latest numbers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture echoed the Sacramento experience: Food prices this summer are up as much as 12 percent over last year.

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